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MONDAYS Dances of Universal Peace
THE DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
most
Mondays during term times, 7:30 - 9:30pm
For the past dozen years, Monkton Wyld Community
has hosted a group of people who enjoy moving,
chanting and singing together, creating a sense
of peace and unity. Habiba Willow initiated the
group while she was a community member and led
the dances until a few years ago when it was
passed to other dance leaders. The dances are
simple, direct, accessible and profound, being
inspired by the wisdom and sacred phases of the
spiritual traditions of humankind. They are most
often danced in a circle using natural and
devotional movements. Essentially they are a form
of celebration and meditation in song and
movement.
The
Dances of Universal Peace
were originally created in the late 1960s by
Samuel Lewis, who studied and practiced many of
the world's spiritual traditions. He was inspired
by his Sufi teacher Hazrat Inayat Khan, who first
brought Sufism to the West, and Ruth St Denis, an
American feminist pioneer of sacred dance. Samuel
Lewis envisaged a dance form which would embody
the ideal that 'the truth at the heart of all
religions is the same truth', one that would
allow us to directly experience for ourselves
such states as joy, peace, harmony and unity. He
saw the dances as a form of sharing the blessings
of peace throughout the world and within each
individual. He was also greatly concerned with
the environment and global
understanding.
The only way to know the Dances of Universal
Peace is to actually experience them. Everyone is
welcomed and everything is taught and explained.
Each Monday a Mentor or Mentored dance teacher
facilitates the group. Many people come every
week, others when they can. Come and sing and
dance, no experience needed. Donations around £5.
Please phone Diane on 01297 33700 for more
information.
TUESDAYS Tai Chi Tuition
with Naropa Crask
Tuesdays in the Pine Hall
6:30 - 7:30pm
First class free, then £20 for a course of 7 classes.
Booking required.
Court community member Naropa Craske is an experienced practitioner and teacher of Tai Chi.
This class is open to all levels and can be started from any point in the seven-class cycle.
Contact
Monkton Wyld Court
by email
or telephone 01297 560342 to book or for more
details.
WEDNESDAYS Monkton Morris Dance Practice
most Wednesdays from 7:30pm in the Pine Hall
The Wyld Morris side was started in 2010 and includes Monkton residents and members of the wider community. New dancers and musicians are always welcome.
From
the leader:
Wyld Morris dances the Cotswold traditions,
of which there are several. Our dances are from
Adderbury and Bampton in Oxfordshire, and
Bledington in Gloucestershire. Each tradition has
distinctive steps and/or choruses. As these have
been handed down since no-one-really-knows-when,
they have often become altered and you will see
various versions of the same dance around the
country. During 2012 we will probably start
learning some Fieldtown dances, once everyone is
ready to take on a new
challenge!
Contact
Briony
Blair
for more information (or performance
requests!).
THURSDAYS Hatha Yoga
most Thursdays from 6pm in the Pine Hall
A long standing tradition at Monkton Wyld Court, the Hatha Yoga group meets in the Pine Hall most Thursdays from 6-7:30pm.
The environment is perfect for yoga, offering peacefulness, natural beauty and a sense of community. Regular students from the local area are often joined by Monkton residents, volunteers and visitors. Do remember to wear warm layers, and bring a mat if you have one and a blanket. The cost is £5. Drop-ins welcome.
For more information contact Shakti Puja on 01297 444648.
FRIDAYS Parent & Toddler Group
Fridays during term time, 10am - 12:30pm
£4.50 participation fee requested for each child
The Steiner-focused toddler group takes best advantage of our beautiful kindergarten facilities with activities like baking, storytelling and crafts for adult and child to share.
Contact Monkton Wyld Court by email FAO Caroline Harris or telephone 01297 560342 for details.
3rd WEDNESDAYS Local Lunch
Most Third Wednesdays
Informal grounds tour from 12:30,
lunch served at 1pm
Only £6. PLEASE BOOK AHEAD.
Come share a taste of Monkton Wyld Court. Join us for a delicious homemade meal. Enjoy fresh organic ingredients from our own walled garden and other local producers. Take a tour around the house and grounds. We look forward to seeing you here!
Contact Monkton Wyld Court by email or telephone 01297 560342 to book or for more details.
Dates for 2012*
17 January
15 February
21 March
18 April
16 May
20 June
18 July
19 September
17 October
21 November
19 December
* These dates are subject to change. Please contact MWC to book. There will be no Local Lunch in August.
3rd WEDNESDAYS Make New & Mend!
most* 3rd Wednesdays, 1:30 - 4pm
in the Piano Room
Refreshments provided, donations appreciated.
Monkton Wyld Court's Knit & Stitch gathering. An informal gathering for handicrafts enthusiasts of all levels in the rectory's beautiful first floor sitting room overlooking the grounds.
Bring along a favourite project or learn a new skill. Or simply make the time to darn that basket full of holy socks.
Dates for 2012*
17 January
15 February
21 March
18 April
16 May
20 June
18 July
15 August
19 September
17 October
21 November
19 December
* These dates are subject to change. Please contact MWC to book.
Contact Monkton Wyld Court by email or telephone 01297 560342 for details.
3rd THURSDAYS Monkton Movies
(mostly) 3rd Thursdays
Film starting at 7:30pm, informal discussion following
Monkton Movies, an offering in our monthly events calendar, focuses on the profound connections between people and the natural world as depicted through films of various genres.
All participants are invited to propose films for future showings, and to lead the discussions afterward.
A £5 donation is requested but nobody's turned away.
And everyone's urged to bring healthy drinks and snacks to share on the night!
Dates for 2012*
17 January (Tuesday): The Kingdom of Survival
23 February
22 March
19 April
17 May
21 June
19 July
16 August
20 September
18 October
15 November
20 December
* These dates are subject to change. Please contact MWC to book by email or by phone for more details!
This event
was made possible through the generous support of
the Dorset Partnership for Older People Project.
Lovely location. Ideal for retreat and outside activities.
Event feedback, 2010